Day 1 at Walt Disney World

So, you already know we went to WDW last month. And, you know where we stayed. What about what we did? We had fun that’s what!!

The first night we were there, we went to the Magic Kingdom. We didn’t intend to ride any rides that evening. We just went too see the parade  and the fireworks. Last year, we were able to watch Disney’s SpectroMagic parade. This year, we saw the Main Street Electrical Parade. I preferred SpectroMagic, but the Electrical Parade was great too. Lights, music, and favorite characters. It was too fun! As for Wishes, the fireworks show, it was fantastic!! We have seen parts of it in past years, but this year we watched the entire show. It is really awesome! A definite must-see if you are headed to Disney any time soon!

Guilty Pleasures

I had a wonderful weekend! We enjoyed some beautiful weather and some family time.

After a busy Saturday, I spent the evening having some me time. I caught up on my DVR’d shows, wrote a few blog posts, and read a few of my favorite blogs. Oh, and I even got a 2 hour nap in on Saturday afternoon (after enjoying a few chapters in my latest read – House Rules)! That’s always a good thing.

Just had to share this picture. The local nursery had rakes decorated to look like scarecrows. I thought they were too cute (and kinda funny…), and had to take a picture for you guys to see.

What do you do for ‘me’ time? What do you do with your ‘free’ time?

My Saturday

Sale at dance studio (scored some really cheap leotards for E)
Anticipating a VERY busy week (fair, hiking, visit from my aunt)
Trip to outlet mall with Emma
Updating next week's lesson plans
Resting up - 2 hour nap!!
Decorating pumpkins with the fam
A girly date with Emma (mani/pedi, haircut, shopping)
Yikes! I'm out of bread! (Guess what's at the top of tomorrow's to-do...)

Grocery Shopping Fun!

Went to Walmart this evening and found milk for .99/gallon!! Last week, it was $2.46. I am so excited! I may fill my freezer with .99 milk. My family goes through 5-6 gallons/week! That adds up.

And, not only did I find milk at a great price, but they also had canned pumpkin in stock again! Last year, there was a pumpkin shortage. You may not know it, but there was. Now, we don't each much pumpkin pie in our house, but my kids think they could live off of pumpkin muffins. So, in addition to my 6 gallons of milk, I bought 10 cans of pumpkin!!

Guess what we're having for breakfast tomorrow!

Where did we stay?

We stayed at Disney’s Pop Century Resort. It’s my favorite value resort at Walt Disney World!

The decor is super cool…

The kids love the Hippy Dippy pool, and there’s plenty of seating for the grown ups (and the teens who think they are). It’s shaped like a flower and has flower sprayers around the perimeter.

 

The Hippy Dippy Pool

My mom, Logan (my teen), Matt (my hubby),

and Todd (my brother-in-law)

My sisters and I – Jessie (and unborn baby Isaiah), Chrissy, and me

Isaac (12), Kiersten (10), and Allie (12)

Emma and Abbi (both 7)

They have a great food court where we ate breakfast most days and pizza for dinner the first night.

Jessica (sister), Me, my mom

Logan, my Papa, Matt (hubby), Todd (BIL)

We went to Walt Disney World!!

We spent last week at Walt Disney World! We had a blast, of course. We were joined by my mom, two sisters, brother-in-law, three nieces, and my Papa! This was the first time my nieces had been to WDW. I couldn’t wait to experience the magic with them! (We actually traveled to Disney World as part of 3D Travel’s ‘Ultimate Field Trip’ which I will blog about at a later date.)

Here are a few highlights of the start of our trip. I will post over the next few days about each day of our trip. As I blog, I will let you in on secrets, tips, and just plain fun information! Watch for posts on how to pack with just carry-on luggage, how to entertain kids on the airplane, etc.

 

Emma was up and ready to go not-so bright and early! She couldn’t wait to get there. And, YES, I’m one of ‘those’ parents who dresses their children in Disney-themed clothing for the entire trip! (At least when they’re young enough to still enjoy it!)

 

Pre-trip breakfast at Cracker Barrel

Emma and Isaac playing checkers

 

Emma is watching a Piglet movie on my Ipod.

 

Emma didn’t make it too far into the movie before she fell asleep and slept through the entire flight. Did I mention it was early when we left home?

 

Emma and Cousin Abbi at the airport

 

All of the cousins at the Orlando airport waiting for their ‘surprise’ (my Papa joined us and the kids had no idea). We’re waiting to board the Magical Express shuttle to Walt Disney World!

 

Stay tuned for…our resort arrival

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